Steven Schorer

The CSA's Space Technology Development Program (STDP) aims to strengthen industrial capabilities (new concepts, products and/or know-how) related to basic R&D of space technologies (space application segment). The following activities are not eligible as they are or will be supported through other funding opportunities: Applications related to developing earth observation data processing solutions, eligible through CSA's smartEarth initiative. Development of space-related medical technologies. Development of prospecting and In Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) related technologies. Development of space-related food production technologies. Development of space-related life support systems. Technologies already funded by CSA through another contract, contribution, or grant. Projects aiming at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) higher than TRL-6 are not eligible.

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Since I am starting to have conversations with new customers and stakeholders I have been explaining the difference between Ajax Defense and the generic financial #PrivateEquity players floating in and out of the #AerospaceandDefense market. At Ajax Defense, we invest in U.S. defense and aerospace small businesses to strengthen critical supply chains. Our mission is rebuilding the defense industrial base for a more resilient future. Here is a handy comparison tool between those of us that understand how to build and ship hardware and folks that only know how to forecast revenue in spreadsheets... #DefenseIndustry #MuddyBoots #DepartmentofWar

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🎙️ DoD Contract Alert for Subcontractors 🚨 Defense Radar, Systems Engineering & Mission Support Firms — Option Year Exercised Space Force funding continues to move — and this modification confirms sustained mission support work in North Dakota. 🛰️ Prime Awardee - InDyne Inc. – Lexington Park, Maryland 📅 Award Date February 2026 💰 Modification Value $11,847,426 (Option Year Three Exercised) 📊 Contract Totals • Total obligated to date: $42,511,249 • Cumulative face value (base + all options): $72,886,894 📡 Program Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) Support 📍 Performance Location Cavalier Space Force Station, North Dakota 🗓️ Period of Performance Through February 28, 2027 🏢 Contracting Activity Space Operations Command Space Acquisition & Integration Office Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado 🔎 What This Means This is not a new award — it is an exercised option year. That tells you three important things: The prime is performing successfully. The mission remains funded and operationally critical. There is ongoing subcontracting stability through at least FY27. PARCS is a missile warning and space surveillance radar system. This work likely involves highly technical, cleared, and mission-essential services. 🔧 Where Subcontractors Can Plug In This type of contract typically supports engineering, operations, sustainment, and cyber-secure infrastructure. Potential Subcontracting Opportunities: • Radar systems engineering support • RF engineering & signal processing • Cybersecurity / RMF compliance support • Systems administration & network operations • Hardware maintenance & calibration • Software sustainment & upgrades • Configuration management • Technical documentation support • Data analytics & mission reporting • Logistics & on-site facility support • Environmental and safety compliance • Cleared program management support Likely relevant NAICS codes: 541330 | 541512 | 541513 | 541715 | 561210 ⚠️ Strategic Reality Check Cavalier Space Force Station is remote. If your firm: • Lacks cleared personnel • Cannot support on-site presence • Has no radar or space systems experience This may not be your lane. But if you are in defense engineering, cyber, radar, or mission systems support — this is a multi-year positioning opportunity. Option years indicate continuity. Continuity creates predictable subcontracting pipelines. 🎯 Action Steps for Serious Firms Confirm personnel clearance levels (Secret/Top Secret if applicable). Review prior PARCS or missile warning program experience. Prepare a technical capability brief aligned to radar and space surveillance systems. Identify InDyne’s program management or small business liaison contacts. Position for bridge tasking before FY27 recompetition discussions begin. Waiting for the recompete announcement means you’re already late.

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Big news! CyOne’s Wide-area ISR Discovery (WISRD) is now available on the GSA MAS Contract #47QTCA23D003N. Federal, state, and local agencies can now procure WISRD faster and more easily through GSA. Let’s accelerate mission success—together. #GSA #GovCon #ISR #WISRD #AllDomainAwareness #FederalContracting #MAS

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The latest from Emergent Defense Magazine: Local News — Defense and aerospace activity continues across the U.S., driven by contract awards, production milestones, and key deliveries. In this roundup, we highlight recent developments from regional companies supporting U.S. and allied forces. Read more! https://lnkd.in/gMkN4P3Y

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Satcom Direct Government, LLC (SDG) is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.

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The sale of Geost to Rocket Lab is now complete, and as the LightRidge portfolio transitions to Trident Solutions, a new chapter begins for defense electronics innovation. This transition underscores the continued momentum in national security technology and mission-critical solutions. Keep an eye on great things coming from @TridentSystems and @Ophir! More here: www.tridsys.com #DefenseInnovation #Aerospace #C4ISR #TridentSolutions #MissionFocused

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Weekly Arms Sales & Defense Trends Roundup (𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘶𝘨 17–24, 2025) 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗗𝗦𝗖𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 • 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 — 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 (𝗖𝗟𝗨𝘀) Estimated Cost: $𝟵𝟳.𝟯𝗠 DSCA Announcement    𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 • 𝗨𝗸𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 — 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 (~$𝟵𝟬𝗕 + $𝟱𝟬𝗕 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) Following meetings in Washington, President Zelenskyy outlined plans for a $90B U.S. arms package plus a $50B co-production deal on drones. European financing of up to $100B was also discussed.   SOURCE: https://lnkd.in/gkCtc644    • 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 — 𝗞𝟵 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 (~𝟮𝟬 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀, ₩𝟯𝟱𝟮𝗕) Vietnam finalized a government-to-government agreement with South Korea for ~20 K9A1 howitzers, valued at ₩351.8B (≈$258M).   SOURCE: https://lnkd.in/g3KYcju9    𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: DSCA notifications and major international arms sales provide a real-time snapshot of shifting defense partnerships, strategic priorities, and the movement of advanced military capabilities worldwide. ARMS SALES = STRATEGY IN ACTION #ArmsTrade #DefenseNews #DSCA #Ukraine #Vietnam #ForeignPolicy #SecurityAssistance #DrArmsTrade

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